143w ago - Today what appears to be another PS JailBreak clone dubbed PS3Stinger has arrived according to PuppetMaster via PSX-Scene (linked above).

While the official Web site PS3Stinger.com isn't live yet, a Twitter page has been setup, and some preliminary details on this PS3 modchip are available below, to quote:

"The announcer Tech1000 states that it's: Just for reference and will change next week once the pcb's are ready.

I sent in an email earlier today requesting some more information and got the following response:

Hi,

Thanks for the mail, Price depends on quantity 50-100 pieces is Euro35 stock ready to ship around 15th Sept (Pcb's ready next week so maybe a bit sooner). Exactly the same as the jailbreak as its a direct clone.

Difference with dealing with us is fast replies and we won't screw our customers on price, Also can do fast overnight shipping via Fedex to the US.

Some of the guys we are dealing with already are allsystemsgo.nl /Consolepro.nl and loads of the UK sellers including wii-chip.co.uk/ 360upgrades.co.uk so lots of people to vouch that we are legit as well.

Thanks
Phil on twitter aka ps3stinger"

179w ago - Splitfish announced news that their Dual SFX Evolution Controller for Sony's PS3 console has started shipping today.

For those interested, below is the Press Release [PDF] in text format with some demo videos:

Press Release: CONSOLE EVOLUTION IS HERE! - SPLITFISH ANNOUNCES SHIPMENT OF THE DUAL SFX EVOLUTION CONTROLLER FOR PLAYSTATION 3.

What Could Possibly Make FIFA 10 and MADDEN NFL 10 any better to play? - How about Dual Analog adjustable split controllers - with motion button triggers!

Wireless PlayStation®3 Super Analog Split Controller Optimized for PS3 Action Titles, Arriving in Stores in Time for the New Year!

Zurich, Switzerland / Edmonton, Canada, DEC. 15, 2009 - SplitFish Ltd., will ship the much anticipated wireless DUAL SFX EVOLUTION, PC crossover controller in time to hit stores for CHRISTMAS 2009.

SPLITFISH first revealed this REVOLUTIONARY latest addition to its line of innovative controllers for PlayStation®3 at E3 and GAMESCON 2009, as part of SplitFish's brand-new Frevolution X System. SPLITFISH will have the new DUAL SFX EVOLUTION in stores by end of DECEMBER 2009.

The DUAL SFX EVOLUTION will be a sport, action and casual player's dream with the freedom...

185w ago - Today Netflix has begun shipping the PS3 Instant Streaming Disc required to use its steaming service on the PlayStation 3 until 2010, when a Firmware update will take its place.

Those who signed up for it just over a week ago should be checking your mail boxes sometime next week for it.

If you have a Netflix account, going to this 'Instant Streaming Disc' page (linked above) now lists the long-awaited PS3 Netflix disc as pending and has a field for Estimated Arrival... much like the queue list does. It also has an Activation Number field for those who receive their disc.

Check out some images below for those who don't yet have an account!

188w ago - Today XSEED's Localization Specialist Jessica Chavez has announced that Half-Minute Hero ships tomorrow for Sony's PSP console.

To quote: Jessica Chavez here. XSEED games mid-level peon, editor and one of the people partly responsible for bringing Half-Minute Hero to your unsuspecting PSPs.

I'm here to talk a little about the game, flaunt its secrets, and most importantly, explain away the title that reminds too many gamers about their bedroom exploits.

So 3, 2, 1, START! Half-Minute Hero is NOT the title of a porno with a very small budget. It actually had a modest budget and most characters stayed clothed.

What Half-Minute Hero is, is a speed RPG/RTS (Real Time Strategy)/Shooter/exercise in affectionate satire. It's a frantic, multi-mode, 8-bit foray into a seemingly stereotypical RPG that will test your skills against the clock and probably make you wonder how wearing a "Charisma Wig" and "Swimming Goggles" can possibly help you save the world.

Only 30 seconds, huh...? 30 seconds may not seem like enough time to save the world, let alone play an entire game, but Half-Minute Hero promises to deliver a true time challenge...over the course of many-many stages, modes, bosses and maps. (Over 20 hours of gameplay and each mode contains 30-50 distinct...

193w ago - Today we received word from the guys at www.XCM.cc that their upcoming XCM Multi-charger will be shipping to resellers soon.

Some pictures are below of it, and from their XCM Multi-charger product page, to quote:

"Unlike another brand of multi-charger, XCM Multi-charger not only can be used on iPhone, PSP series (from 1000-3000 series), NDS series (NDS, NDSL, NDSI) but also the Xbox 360 controller, PS3 controller and more...

All device which uses USB 5v input will be supported, such as the Nokia mobile phone series etc."

As always, those interested should keep an eye on their Official Resellers for further details including exact shipping dates.